Schools can apply for STEM classroom grants

12:20 AM,
Jul. 12, 2013

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A new state initiative encourages Iowa schools to take science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to the next level.

Starting Monday, districts can apply for grants of up to $50,000 to create STEM schools and classrooms. A total of $151,309 will be available, with funding offered through the Iowa STEM Advisory Council.

Only a limited number of schools will receive financial support, but council leaders hope grant recipients will be able to serve as state models after their launch in fall 2014. ...